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One of the "dead tribunes" added by Brunellesch as buttress for the Cupola di Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence.The wooden extensible winch used to lift loads can still be seen at the centre of one of the niches. .
One of the "dead tribunes" added by Brunellesch as buttress for the Cupola di Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence.The wooden extensible winch used to lift loads can still be seen at the centre of one of the niches. .
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Last update 27/feb/2008